Poultry Blog - My Chicken Diary

My day to day diary

New Chicken Run and Happy Hens

A new chicken run for the girls and back to blogging for me. We may even see an egg again soon now the days are getting longer.

The Girls are Slacking – Still Very Few Eggs!

Sometimes your flock can take a while to get back laying in the Spring. Here are some troubleshooting tips to help.

Poultry in the Winter Months: Tips for February

Winter can be a tough time for poultry, with cold temperatures, wet and muddy conditions, and avian flu to contend with.

Saving Money – Keeping Eggs for Longer

If you keep a flock of hens you want to make sure to store your eggs during the Spring and Summer to make up for the shorter months.

Eggs in Basket

Poultry Keeping and Low Cost Living

Keeping your own chickens can be part of a low cost lifestyle if properly planned - although in the first year you may be in for a shock!

All Set Up for the Summer & Avian Flu Prep

Our run is all set up for both the Summer Sun and is also ready for any potential Avian Flu Housing Orders this Winter too.

Spring Chickens and House Moves

The sun is shining and we're busy getting the chickens - and home - ready to move again. Some Spring tasks still need carrying out.

Deep Cleans, Happy Hens, plus the Omlet Pole Tree Review

We've deep cleaned the run and added some extra "hentertainment" to keep the girls happy through Avian Flu lockdowns and these wet weather months.

Brown Hen

Last Charlie Passes Away

The last of the original Charlies passed away in her sleep. I went up to the run and she wasn’t there waiting as she usually did.

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year! A quick blog to update on Avian Flu restrictions plus guidance and to wish everyone a Happy and Healthy 2022.